Taylor Jones is a former MLB first baseman and a former minor league hitting coach for the Houston Astros. He played college ball at Gonzaga and won a high school state championship.

Chris Martin is the head strength and conditioning coach for LSU Baseball. Before LSU, he was the strength and conditioning coordinator for the Houston Astros. 

Sean O’Neill is the owner of One Mental Performance, consulting elite professional and college athletes across sports. A high school science teacher and leader in critical thinking, Sean blends education, mental skills, and high-level coaching. He’s also a competitive endurance athlete, having completed multiple marathons and raced professionally in cycling. You can find Sean on IG at Sean.Oneill.94064

Pat Cantwell is a Major League Bullpen catcher and coach for the 2023 World Series winning Texas Rangers. He is a former Stony Brook catcher who helped lead one of college baseball’s greatest Cinderella runs to the 2012 College World Series.

Vito Friscia is a former AAA catcher with the Philadelphia Phillies and a standout hitter at Hofstra University. He was honored with the ‘Broadway’ Charlie Wagner Unsung Hero Award and now coaches the next generation as a hitting and catching instructor and travel baseball coach.

Tom Caputo is the head baseball coach at St. Joseph’s University on Long Island, leading the Golden Eagles to back-to-back Skyline Conference championships and NCAA Regional appearances. A former Division I captain, Atlantic-League player, and Division II head coach, he’s built winning programs at every level. He’s also the co-founder of the Long Island Junior Ducks travel baseball organization.

Dwayne Page is a college baseball coach at St. Joseph’s University on Long Island and co-host of this podcast. He’s played a key role in building championship cultures and has extensive experience in youth leadership development.

Kyle Brennan is a former Division I catcher at the University at Buffalo and a professional baseball coach. He is the founder of Brennan Performance, a business focused on athlete development, and currently works as a low-A hitting coach.

We kick off with a candid conversation about our transitions from players to coaches and how those experiences shaped us. From there, we share the story behind this podcast—our goals, aspirations, and even some fears as we start this journey. Finally, we talk about what excites us most and the impact we hope to make.